{"id":73596,"date":"2024-06-23T09:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T13:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=73596"},"modified":"2024-06-23T09:03:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T13:03:38","slug":"1143581_jeep-dodge-ram-and-chrysler-kill-chrome-because-toxic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=73596","title":{"rendered":"Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler plotting &#8220;death of chrome&#8221; because it&#8217;s toxic"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, is done with chrome<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Walking away from chrome is a health-related decision, according to design boss Ralph Gilles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>VW&#8217;s making a similar move, and views light as the new chrome<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stellantis<\/strong> has declared the &#8220;death of chrome&#8221; over <strong>environmental concerns<\/strong> and concerns over the health of workers who produce the metallic trim, design boss Ralph Gilles said in a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/06\/14\/cars\/chrome-cars-stellantis-jeep-volkswagen-vw\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interview with CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hexavalent chromium, the form of the element chromium used in chrome plating, is a <strong>carcinogen<\/strong> and the &#8220;second most potent <strong>toxic air contaminant<\/strong> identified by the state,&#8221; the <strong>California Air Resources Board (CARB)<\/strong>, the agency responsible for California&#8217;s emissions regulations, said in a statement to CNN. Chrome-plated parts are not inherently dangerous, but the plating process risks releasing hexavalent chromium vapor into the atmosphere or exposing workers.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"static-marker-video-player-primis\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper first_wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100931189_m\" title=\"2024 Jeep Wagoneer S\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"2024 Jeep Wagoneer S\" width=\"640\" height=\"348\" class=\"first_image lazy\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"557\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/jeep_100931189_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/jeep_100931189_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/jeep_100931189_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/jeep_100931189_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/jeep_100931189_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/jeep_100931189_s.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2024 Jeep Wagoneer S<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Methods are in place to minimize human exposure to hexavalent chromium; the National Association for Surface Finishing trade group told CNN, as well as that the plating industry &#8220;has achieved an approximately 99.9% reduction in hexavalent chromium air emissions since 1995.&#8221; But California is now looking to ban chrome plating using the material, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p>Stellantis is also looking at alternatives. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1143325_2024-jeep-wagoneer-s-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeep Wagoneer S<\/a> electric SUV<\/strong> will not be available with chrome at all, and that will also be the case for other future Stellantis models, Gilles told CNN.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" name=\"tccimg_100931187_m\" title=\"2024 Jeep Wagoneer S\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" alt=\"2024 Jeep Wagoneer S\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"577\" data-url=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/jeep_100931187_l.webp\" data-src-h=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/hug\/jeep_100931187_h.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/jeep_100931187_l.webp\" data-src-l=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/lrg\/jeep_100931187_l.webp\" data-src-m=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/med\/jeep_100931187_m.webp\" data-src-s=\"https:\/\/images.hgmsites.net\/sml\/jeep_100931187_s.webp\" class=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2024 Jeep Wagoneer S<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The initial Launch Edition of the Wagoneer S features darkened trim, which is one possible alternative to chrome, Gilles said, noting the current popularity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1142818_bentley-bentayga-s-black-edition-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blackout exterior trim packages<\/a>. The contrast offered by materials with a duller finish, such as satin steel, or a different color could also be attractive, Gilles said, pointing to bronze, silver, or graphite-colored trim pieces as additional chrome alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>The Volkswagen Group is also planning to curtail the use of chrome, the automaker said in a statement to CNN, but not just with different materials. The automaker said it&#8217;s also &#8220;using light as the new chrome.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1138708_2024-volkswagen-atlas-redesign-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recent VW models<\/a> sport light-up badges that outshine chrome\u2014literally.<\/p>\n<p>BMW Group&#8217;s Mini brand has also eliminated chrome on its latest lineup, both for vehicle exteriors and cabins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, is done with chrome Walking away from chrome is a health-related decision, according to design boss Ralph Gilles VW&#8217;s making a similar move, and views light as the new chrome Stellantis has declared the &#8220;death of chrome&#8221; over environmental concerns and concerns over the health of 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